Track & Field - SDPB State Championship Coverage

It’s that time again where we get ready to turn the calendar to another year and start planning for what the next year will hold. But first, let’s take a look back at some of the best high school sports and activities moments from 2022.

On Wednesday in Seattle, Washington, Rapid City Stevens junior Simeon Birnbaum made history by running the mile with a time under four minutes.

From three state cross country championships to nine gold medals at the state track and field meet, Alea Hardie of O’Gorman caps off her high school career as one of the top long-distance runners in state history.

From the sidelines to the spotlight, Bruce Kleinsasser has been a driving force in South Dakota’s competitive cheer and dance scene. He was there when it all came together—helping sanction the sport and elevate it across the state. A two-time South Dakota Cheer Coach of the Year, he joins Craig Mattick on this edition of In Play.